Stained Glass Painting Workshop: Exploring Sgraffito

Enjoy an introduction to sgraffito at this stained glass painting class in Bristol.



2 hours Class size 1 to 8 guests       £48

Enjoy an introduction to stained glass painting and discover the art of Sgraffito on Glass in this workshop, expertly guided by glass artist and teacher Dawn Beedle.
In this creative activity, you will learn how to use the sgraffito technique, which means 'scratched away' in Italian. It is the 'subtractive' art of engraving a design into a thin top layer of black paint to reveal the underlying base colour of the glass. This process creates a stunning pattern in silhouette that looks beautiful when hung in a window.
Using your own individual lightbox and special tools, you will transfer your design onto your chosen glass, bringing your piece to life by gently engraving your pattern or image into the paint. At the end of the workshop, Dawn will take all the work back to her studio in Bristol to fire the glass, making the paint permanent. If you choose the optional extra for a leaded surround, Dawn will prepare and add it at this stage. All finished pieces will then need to be collected from Staple Hill.
You will finish the day having learned a fascinating historical craft, and you'll have your fired-glass ready to pick up within two weeks of the workshop.
Please note:
Due to the paint being lead-based, it is recommended that pregnant women do not attend this workshop.

Upcoming dates for Stained Glass Painting Workshop: Exploring Sgraffito

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 5 Oct 2026, 5:42pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

1 upcoming date between 12 Jan 2027 and 12 Jan 2027.

  • Tue 12 Jan 2027, 7pm-9pm
What you'll get
All tools and materials for a glass piece up to 18x10cm glass piece are provided.
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What to bring
Please bring an old apron or shirt, any ideas for design inspiration, and wear closed-toed footwear.
Suitable for

This class is perfect for beginners - no prior experience is needed.

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or hen do.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

Creative Space, High Street, Staple Hill, Bristol

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  • 5/5 from Aleksandra Pecyna, attended Sep 2026: Loved the workshop! It was a very friendly atmosphere, everything was explained very clearly and it felt like a safe space to create even for a beginner like me. Thank you!
  • 5/5 from Alison Noble, attended Sep 2026: I absolutely loved this class! Dawn was an excellent teacher and explained everything really well. I’m really pleased with what I achieved in the time and can’t wait see it fired and framed. I will definitely be doing more of this type of work!
  • 5/5 from Josie Morley, attended Sep 2026: Great workshop and fascinating technique to learn. Dawn is a very talented artist so great to have the opportunity to learn about a technique from someone with expertise and passion.
  • 5/5 from Hazel Sutton, attended Feb 2026: Having never done any painting on glass before, this was using a form called Sgraffito. I found it totally enthralling, and was fascinated by the results. It was relaxing in a great surround and Dawn the teacher was so engaging, which made it very enjoyable and easy to understand. I would do another one as its so interesting.
  • 5/5 from Lisa McGlennon, attended Nov 2025: Brilliant class. Dawn showed us how to achieve pleasing results even if you can’t draw. Great Tutor and I will be back for more!!
  • 5/5 from Louise Bird, attended Nov 2025: I really enjoyed learning the process of Sgraffito. Dawn put us all at ease and explained every step clearly and confidently. There were plenty of ideas and inspiration to work from, and all the tools and materials were provided, which made the session run smoothly. A thoroughly enjoyable and creative experience — I’d definitely recommend it!
  • 4/5 from Val Pinnock, attended Nov 2025: The studio was a good size with space for the 5 participants. Personally I would have benefitted from the class being half an hour longer or better still, three hours long.
  • 5/5 from Glenda Nicholls, attended Sep 2025: I f9und Dawn my tutor very friendly and helpful, and made me feel totally at ease. She demonstrated every step of the procedure, providing assistance when I needed it. I was supplied with all the tools I needed, and shown how each one could work for me. I totally enjoyed the whole experience which was totally new to me.
Your teacher

Air Land Sea Glass
Air Land Sea Glass

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female Women-owned

Dawn is a Bristol based emerging contemporary fused and stained glass artist; she uses traditional painting techniques to capture fleeting moments in nature world. Exploring the diversity from the depths of the sea, the wildlife living in our forests, in the sky and in our homes.
When Dawn is not teaching or being a mum to her two young girls, she creates glass artworks. The wildlife she paints reflect personal connections and memories. Her childhood was full of countryside walks, playing in rivers. Now having her own children the connection to nature is core to Dawn’s wellbeing and artwork.
Dawn has taught art to secondary school children for over 17 years and enjoys exploring vast media’s with her students. She has brought her love for glass and teaching together to now offer adult glass courses.

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